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Stalking the Genetic Basis of a Trait ActivityStalking the Genetic Basis of a Trait Activity
Publisher
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 days
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Year
2017
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Stalking the Genetic Basis of a Trait

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Need an a-maize-ing lesson to show your class how regulatory genes work? If you use the well-written resource, they'll be all ears! Biology scholars discover the gene responsible for the evolution of the modern-day corn plant through a video, reading, and data analysis. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

corn, genetics, genes, genetic code, genetic variation, genetic traits, genetic mutation, phenotypes, genotypes

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • If you're short on time, have the class watch the film and answer quiz questions as a homework assignment
  • Use the discussion options within the lesson to keep a closer watch on understanding

Classroom Considerations

  • Pair students for the activity if your class is less experienced with amino acids and proteins
  • Learners need a clear understanding of gene sequences and gene expression

Pros

  • Lesson plan contains both formative and summative assessments
  • The content is very interesting and paints a clear picture of the function of regulatory genes

Cons

  • None

Common Core

W.9-10.1.a W.11-12.1.a

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